1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Alpine A 106. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour has automatic transmission and 1955 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1955 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alpine A 106 | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 106 | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 70 L |
